The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's ancient universities. The university has a long and rich history, and has produced many notable alumni in a variety of fields, including science, literature, and politics. Today, the University of Edinburgh is a leading research-intensive university, with a global reputation for academic excellence and a strong commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. It is consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK and the world.

Year 1
You will take three compulsory mathematics courses:

Introduction to Linear Algebra
Calculus and its Applications
Proofs and Problem Solving
These are common to all mathematics programmes and will take up half of your timetable. They build on your knowledge of pure mathematics in a formal way and introduce you to the ways of mathematical thinking required at university level.

You will also take two compulsory business courses:

Global Challenges for Business
The Business of Edinburgh
These courses will introduce key concepts of management and business including:

strategy
finance
marketing
people management
Outside and optional courses
The rest of your time will be spent studying outside courses or optional courses from the Business School or the School of Mathematics such as Introduction to Data Science.

Business School options in Year 1 include:

Accounting for Business 1
Psychological Well-being in Business
Thinking About Business
Planning for a Start-Up
Fundamentals of Programming for Business Applications
Some students also take our online mathematics course Fundamentals of Algebra and Calculus. This introductory course provides extra preparation in key topics from advanced high school-level mathematics and supports your transition to university.

Support
You will receive support from the MathsBase our popular walk-in help centre and from our Mathematics Student Support Team.

Year 1 students also have the option of taking part in the peer-assisted learning schemes MathPALS and BizPALS.

You will also be able to join MathClans. This is a student-led initiative that helps new students join and settle into the School of Mathematics community.

Year 2
In Year 2 you will spend between half and two-thirds of your time on mathematics.

The following courses are compulsory. They will extend your knowledge of calculus probability and analysis and introduce you to the abstract ideas of group theory. They also cover topics in statistics and applied mathematics. Compulsory courses include:

Fundamentals of Pure Mathematics
Several Variable Calculus and Differential Equations
Statistics
Computing and Numerics
Facets of Mathematics
Probability
You can choose two optional courses from the Business School in a range of disciplines such as:

finance
marketing
innovation and entrepreneurship
organisation studies
international business
business analytics
understanding and delivering public services
human resource management
business economics
business simulation
As in Year 1 any remaining time will be spent studying outside courses.

Support
From this year onwards you can use the MathsHub our student-run social centre and workspace.

Year 3
From this year onwards you will focus solely on mathematics and business.

Current compulsory courses:

Honours Differential Equations
Strategic Management
You will also study one of:

Honours Complex Variables
Honours Analysis
These mathematics honours courses provide an excellent grounding in advanced mathematics and prepare you for the options available later on.

Skills components
Each honours course contains a skills component. This enables you to develop valuable employability skills such as:

programming
group work
presentation skills
If you decide to write the Management Honours Dissertation you will take a compulsory course in Business Research Methods training to help prepare for your dissertation.

Optional courses
The rest of your time will be spent studying optional mathematics or business courses and you will have the chance to begin specialising within each subject.

Current mathematics option courses include:

Financial Mathematics
Introduction to Number Theory
Statistical Computing
Optional business courses build on the knowledge and skills you gained in your Year 2 for example:

global business
finance
marketing
innovation and entrepreneurship
business economics
human resource management
business analytics
Year 4
In Year 4 you will complete a substantial research project in either mathematics or business management. This will account for a third of your final-year grade.

You will also choose from a wide range of courses from each school to create a programme that suits your particular interests and career aspirations. Our course selection is influenced by our School's varied research interests you will be learning from those at the forefront of their fields.

Mathematics offers a large selection of courses in:

pure mathematics
applied mathematics
statistics
operational research
financial mathematics
mathematical biology
mathematical education
Current courses include:

General Topology
Symmetry and Geometry
Stochastic Modelling
Mathematical Education
Entrepreneurship in the Mathematical Sciences
You will also continue to study courses from the Business School. Current examples include:

Decision Analytics
Mathematical Programming in Advanced Analytics
Management Science and Operations Analytics
Behavioural Finance and Market Efficiency
Corporate Finance
Business Ethics

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class research-intensive university that has been shaping the minds of students for over four centuries. Founded in 1583, it is one of Scotland's ancient universities and the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The university is located in the beautiful and historic city of Edinburgh, which is known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and lively atmosphere.

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The University of Edinburgh is a diverse and inclusive community, with students and staff from all over the world. The university provides students with a supportive and challenging environment, where they can develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen fields. The University of Edinburgh is consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK and the world, making it an excellent choice for students who are looking for a high-quality education and a great student experience.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it